62295 ZIP Code — Valmeyer, IL

Monroe County, Illinois

ZIP code 62295 is located in Valmeyer, Illinois, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 70.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62295

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,222. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62295 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,449

population

70.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62295 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62295

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62295. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valmeyer	Acceptable
Valmeyer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63019 Crystal City (4.2 mi) 63048 Herculaneum (4.4 mi) 63070 Pevely (6.1 mi) 63012 Barnhart (8.4 mi) 62244 Fults (8.7 mi) 62298 Waterloo (9.1 mi) 63028 Festus (10.5 mi) 63052 Imperial (10.6 mi) 63010 Arnold (11.8 mi) 63129 Saint Louis (12.5 mi) 62236 Columbia (13.5 mi) 63050 Hillsboro (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,449
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	70.44 sq mi
Water area	7.69 sq mi
Latitude	38.2675
Longitude	-90.3148
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	26.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	33.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	10.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,449

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$82,222

Median household income

$39,037

Per capita income

$179,800

Median home value

$1,255

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

128

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	260	17.9%
18 and over	1,189	82.1%
65 and over	298	20.6%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,417	97.8%
Two or more races	26	1.8%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	26.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	33.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	10.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$82,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 42.0%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,800
Median rent / month	$1,255
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	38.7%
1990–1999	30.9%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.7%
Electricity	27.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	68	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	110	20.3%
Households with children under 18	175	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	38.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	21.1%
Married	58.1%	53.8%
Separated	2.1%	0.7%
Widowed	2.8%	11.1%
Divorced	8.8%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.9%
Kindergarten	13	4.9%
Elementary school	112	41.9%
High school	95	35.6%
College / grad school	42	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 7.9%

Construction 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Information 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,402	96.8%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,438	99.2%
Born in same state	1,438	99.2%
Born in different state	801	55.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	178	12.3%
Arab	153	10.6%
French	109	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.8%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62295

What city is ZIP code 62295 in?

ZIP code 62295 is primarily assigned to Valmeyer, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62295 in?

ZIP code 62295 falls within Monroe County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62295 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 62295 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62295 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62295 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62295?

The median home value in ZIP code 62295 is $179,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62295?

ZIP code 62295 has an estimated population of 1,449 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62295 in?

ZIP code 62295 observes the CST timezone.